




Gatesville, Texas
Gatesville, TX Profile
Gatesville, TX, population 15,591 , is located
in Texas's Coryell county,
about 36.1 miles from Waco and 80.8 miles from Austin.
In the 90's the population of Gatesville has grown by about 36%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Gatesville has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Gatesville area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Gatesville Statistics
Gatesville Gender Information
Males in Gatesville: 6,072 (39%)
Females in Gatesville: 9,519 (61%)
As % of Population in Gatesville
Race Diversity in Gatesville
White: 63%
African American: 27%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Gatesville
Age Diversity in Gatesville
Median Age in Gatesville: 35.4 (Males in Gatesville: 34.0, Females in Gatesville: 36.2)
Gatesville Males Under 20: 7%
Gatesville Females Under 20: 7%
Gatesville Males 20 to 40: 19%
Gatesville Females 20 to 40: 32%
Gatesville Males 40 to 60: 9%
Gatesville Females 40 to 60: 17%
Gatesville Males Over 60: 4%
Gatesville Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Gatesville
Gatesville Household Average Size: 2.46 people
Gatesville Median Household Income: $ 29,534
Gatesville Median Value of Homes: $ 53,800
Law Enforcement in Gatesville
Reported crimes in the Gatesville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 35
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 246
Burglary: 67
Larceny-theft: 103
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,121
Gatesville Location Information
Land Area: 8.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Gatesville
South Mountain 4.0 Miles
Oglesby 14.0 Miles
Fort Hood 16.3 Miles
Crawford 19.0 Miles
McGregor 19.8 Miles
Killeen 22.0 Miles
Valley Mills 22.3 Miles
Copperas Cove 23.5 Miles
Cranfills Gap 23.9 Miles
Moody 24.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Gatesville
(Population 100,000+)
Waco 36.1 Miles
Austin 80.8 Miles
Ft Worth 92.6 Miles
Arlington 97.4 Miles
Grand Prairie 100.7 Miles
Irving 106.1 Miles
Dallas 108.4 Miles
Mesquite 113.9 Miles
Carrollton 116.3 Miles
Garland 120.9 Miles
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Facts
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Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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